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HG55 NYC

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,223 mi
Last recorded71,223 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 NYC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 71,223 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear subframe corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2025 67,089 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 64,415 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear sub frame corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2023 60,861 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 57,953 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 55,304 miles

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively near and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 53,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 51,274 miles

some dampness on power steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2018 48,767 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 46,067 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 41,072 miles

slight bind front brakes

Pass 5 Feb 2015 35,208 miles

headlamp bracket supports repaired

some damage to front bumper and bonet

Fail 2 Feb 2015 35,170 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

headlamp bracket supports repaired

some damage to front bumper and bonet

Pass 7 Nov 2013 30,725 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 30,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 27,307 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 22,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2010 17,949 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 17,860 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs very poor advise change.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs are very poor advise change.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 14,270 miles

n/s/r brake hose - worn

Pass 22 Oct 2008 10,511 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f interior door handle has sharp edge on

Fail 22 Oct 2008 10,511 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f interior door handle has sharp edge on

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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HG55 NYC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG55 NYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HG55 NYC registered?

HG55 NYC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is HG55 NYC safe to buy?

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